For real thanks man, I don't know much about cars but this really helps.

The video is good. But two things I now notice (I have watched this video before). One; you didn't fully clean the cover before fitting the gasket. Two; you didn't use oil resistant sealant. I realized this after a couple of months later when I found oil getting to my spark plugs! But you had the right idea, I appreciate the video!

Excelent job man! Thanks for all the explaining

Thank you Daniel. Easy to follow video. Gonna finish mine today.

Hey thanks for this video. I am from the Philippines and I drive the same car with the same engine. Gonna check for leaks around the top cover now. :)

Thanks for uploading this

Great post just what I needed 👍👍

2008 Lancer, Canada. A mechanic found a "dead bird" under the hood of my friend Lancer. The car was losing power, up and down speeds, but not stalling as much. Once the dead bird removed, the second day of driving around was much better, but the not the first day after. Anyways, i cleaned the "PCV valve" and the EGR valve. on the second. The car runs like new.

Thanks for the post man. Big help.

Top video mate 👊

Thank you so much. There's so few vids about the Lancer, however, they're more popular in Asia.

Thanks for the video bro, I watched it because I’m working on my 2011 lancer gts. The difference I saw was the your valve cover has 18 bolts and mine has 16 but I followed the same pattern and I will drive it tomorrow so the sealant dries and let you know if the leaks came back 👍

Good stuff, thanks!

You are using Permatex RTV which is why it is causing your leak to happen over time. Use Three Bond 1217G/H. Get it at the Subaru dealership.

Good job

Thank you!!

In case someone is newbie and don't know much, pay attention that torque spec is in inch pounds and not ft pounds. I did not pay attention and set my wrench to 27 ft pound and snapped the bolt like an idiot... Now I need a new bolt before finishing this otherwise simple job

Big help thx

just in time because I have to change it also, 2009 2.0 engine. thanks bro.

great video my lancer got zero leaks now and if anyone knows where the solenoid purge valve location is on 08 lancer please let me know thanks

Really hope u see this message. Possibly help me out. Have the same car u have in video. Don’t have a leak. The video didn’t go enough in too Valves I have a valve knocking it’s not bad but it’s there and needs to be fixed

I have a 2017, same engine though. THX

Only put rtv where they tell you to put. In my 1.6 4a92 it is just where the front cover meet the engine. It is to fill the small seam that the black gasket can't reach. It doesn't need to be right around the cover and for a gasket maker to do a job it suppose to be hand tighten which is mostly by not using a power handle and just using wrist handle until start oozes out. Wait for hour for it to take shape then torque it down. Also using a wire brush to clean the surface is a bad idea most of time the gasket would stain the surface. Just use contact cleaner on a microfiber cloth and wipe clean

I have the same car, was your check oil light coming on is that why you replaced the gasket?

I work as a mechanic and I have a 2011 model Lancer GLS and those MIVEC engines are strong little monsters but the reason why your valve cover casket is leaking is probably because you might of raced the car or launch the car really hard. Remember your car was designed to be a family car. It’s not an EVO. The problem with hammering your car is that you are pushing parts far beyond what they were designed to do

whyd you disconnect the positive instead of the negative tho.

Thanks Boss

Great video, could you share the mantenance manual with us?

Thanks for this. Gives me some confidence to try it on my own now. Just 2 questions: 1. Looking back, did you really need to remove the PCV valve from the valve cover? Doesn't seem so to me as it will just come off with the cover. 2. Did you apply RTV to only the head surface, or to the valve cover as well (meaning did only 1 side or both sides of the gasket had RTV)? Thanks again.

Great Video. I contemplated recording my replacement. I did not have the manufacturer torque values but wish I did (although my new gasket hasn't shown signs of leaking so I think I'm fine). I've had rough idling on the 2008 Lancer which was cause by a dirty throttle body (Carb cleaner and sea foam). However, I have been trying to find the service manual for this car without any luck. Could you share your service manual? I believe I have a head gasket issue now (183,000 miles) and am looking into resources for that. I would be recording and sharing this replacement project.

I noticed you have some type of program that's gives you detailed instructions. How can I get the program myself?

Where did you get the specs/mechanics manual from?

Hi, do you know where is the EGR located? Thanks

There’s no video of this car and value tune up

Does timing chain come off?

You didn't need to take the pcv valve off

Also I would use a Three Bond Sealant 1217 series and not Permatex. Also you didn't show HOW you put the Valve Cover Gasket on the Valve Cover. Also you didn't mention how oil can get into the Spark Plug Well Holes over time if you do not change your Valve Cover Gasket over time (this happened to my lancer)

Did you drain the oil and coolant before starting ?

If the Valve Cover Gasket on the Valve Cover is hard and brittle it is time to replace!!!

how many mileage ?

Bro your location?

A lifter is knocking it’s not bad yet

To fix a Valve

Hey bro what are the torque specs for the spark plugs?

Shout out False prophets 🤙🏼🔥🔥🔥 real recognize real same lancer color too